French Butter Cake
A rich and buttery cake with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and golden crust, perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of your cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together using a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed to avoid overmixing.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure your butter is softened but not melted. Use room-temperature eggs and milk for better incorporation. Avoid overmixing to ensure a light texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 4
Keywords: French Butter Cake, Butter Cake, Celebration Cake, Easy Dessert, Baking Recipe